The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 17,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 18.2 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1486
1808
2021
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2640
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.11 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
16
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
